The prospect of a day-night Test, greater ties to Indigenous culture and better use of technology could put the Perth Stadium up there with the likes of the MCG, but cricket powerbrokers must get on board to make it work, writes Clint Thomas.

After an almost 10-month drought and a steady flow of crises, Australia has a cleansing Test win in Perth. For Tim Paine and his team, it could be the start of the journey back into the hearts of the nation.

The ICC's decision to allow broadcasters the option of leaving the microphones on throughout play provides viewers with some memorable exchanges, helping bring viewers closer to the heart of the action.

The game in the balance, Nathan Lyon won a crucial battle with the best batsman in the world, Virat Kohli — but how he set the trap was the clearest sign yet of just how special Australia's spinner is, writes Dean Bilton.

Australia has victory in its sights after an impressive all-round performance on day four at Perth Stadium sees Nathan Lyon dismiss Virat Kohli to leave India struggling at 5-112. Look back at how the action unfolded.

Seen as little more than an interim solution, Tim Paine is repeatedly showing Australian cricket why he is the Test captain the country needed in a thrilling series against India, writes Richard Hinds.

Despite deceptive cameras and blurry replays briefly launching a contrived controversy around Virat Kohli's day three dismissal, the second Test in Perth kept rollicking on. Now it's set up to be a classic.

The second Test between Australia and India remains delicately poised after a day of see-sawing fortunes for both teams which saw Aaron Finch retire hurt and a brief collapse in Australia's middle order. Look back at how the action unfolded.

As batsmen from both sides floundered on a tricky pitch against red-hot bowlers, Virat Kohli emerged as a sense of calm on day two, and at times looked like he was a class above this spirited Test match.

She is only 22 and has more than two million followers on social media — and the Hobart Hurricanes cricket team hopes Indian prodigy Smriti Mandhana delivers not only on the field, but inspires other girls to take up the sport.